Amelia Christnot is an Oglala Lakota, Kanien'kehá:ka Haudenosaunee and Métis Navy brat who settled in the wilds of Northern Maine. A member of the Indigenous Journalists Association, she considers herself another proud Maineiac.
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) produces a comprehensive guide to LGBTQ+ travel safety. It’s an unfortunate reality that some countries aren’t safe for some, or all, members of the LGBTQ+ community. Knowing what laws or attitudes exist in places you want to travel is important. And it’s not just a matter of laws making […] More
Some relationships between wives and their mothers-in-law are healthy, respectful, and loving. Then there’s the other kind. A wife fed up with her mother-in-law’s constant criticism turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback. Similar to AITA, the AITAH subReddit allows posters to ask for advice and post about ending romantic relationships. […] More
Pregnancy is how we all got here, but just because it’s something we’ve all been through at least once doesn’t mean it’s not full of risks. One thing that can compound those risks is undue stress. Sometimes what’s best for mom and her pregnancy is cutting ties—temporarily or permanently—with people who cause conflict and tension. […] More
To say there’s a political divide in the United States in 2025 is an understatement. And the two major factions probably haven’t been this divided since the Civil War. After Trump 2.0 took office in January, the schadenfreude has also been strong. Like, how’s the price of eggs doing? More than a few progressives are […] More
Full disclosure and total honesty in a relationship is an ideal many strive for but does your significant other need to know everything? And when do they need to know? Like, is disclosing your irritable bowel syndrome a first or second-date discussion? Or can that be kept private until your partner needs to know? A […] More
A “helicopter parent” is a parent who is excessively involved in their child’s life, often hovering nearby and intervening in their child’s activities and decisions to protect them or ensure their success. People usually think about underage children when they talk about helicopter parents, but some of these parents don’t let go even after their […] More
In the United States, many state authorities have established ways to collect unpaid child support. One is to garnish certain payments from the state or federal government, like retirement benefits and tax refunds. But if the parent with payments due is remarried, is it reasonable for their spouse to share the burden for non-payment? A […] More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 10.8% of adults aged 18-49 in the United States—around 26 million people—have food allergies. Most people think of anaphylaxis as the inevitable result of an allegic reaction, but with food allergies, the result can also include: abdominal pain diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, bloating, passing excessive […] More
Compromise and accommodation is part of all healthy relationships. But is compensation? If one partner gives something up for the other, should they expect to be compensated? A man turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback on his relationship with his ex. Similar to AITA, the AITAH subReddit allows posters to […] More
For an introvert, their home can be their sanctuary. It’s the place they can go to get away from the world. So giving up their privacy is difficult. A woman asked to open her home to a coworker turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Ema11e asked: “AITA for not letting […] More
Sometimes in a divorce, it seems like the non-custodial parent divorces their children as well as their spouse. And hurt feelings can be made worse by stepsiblings suddenly getting their parent’s time and devotion. A newlywed turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback over her father’s choice to skip her wedding. […] More
“Sex work is work” is a saying that is becoming increasingly common to see and hear in the digital age when people are finding safe ways to make money online, such as OnlyFans. But such endeavors require a camera of some kind and a place to take photos or film content. So what happens when […] More
